Aerodrome Answer - Any area used either in whole or in part for the arrival
and departure movement, or servicing of aircraft, including any related
buildings, installations, and equipment
Apron Answer - The part of the airside used for loading, unloading, and
servicing aircraft, as well for vehicle, passenger, and other pedestrian
movement.
Controlled Area / Surface Answer - An airside area that cannot be entered
unless clearance had been obtained from ATC.
Controlled Taxiway Answer - A taxiway under the control of ATC. Only vehicles
operated by, or escorted by the holder of a D AVOP may enter or cross a
controlled taxiway. Obtaining clearance from ATC is a mandatory prior to
entering or crossing..
Glide Path Answer - Part of the instrument Landing System that transmits a
beam to the plane at the right angles to the localizer beam at the ideal
approach path angle.
Head-of-Stand (HOS) Road Answer - Vehicle corridor that passes underneath
the bridges located between the nose of the aircraft and face of the terminal
building.
, Horseshoe Answer - A portion of Apron VI between B and C piers on the west
side of the Domestic Terminal Building.
Instrument Landing System (ILS) Answer - Landing aid for aircraft that uses
radio beacons on the ground and instruments on the flight deck. One beacon
(localizer) sends out a vertical radio beam along thr centre line of the runway.
Another beacon (glide scope) transmit a beam to the plane at right angles to
the localizer beam at the ideal approach path angle.
Localizer Answer - Part of the ILS that sends out vertical beam along the centre
line of the runway and helps the pilot to remain lined up with the runway
during an instrumental approach.
Low Visibility Operations (LVOP) Answer - Runway visible Range is 1200 ft to
600 ft
Reduced Visibility Operations (RVOP) Answer - Runway visible range is 2600 ft
to 1200 ft
Manoeuvring Area Answer - A subset of the movement area used for the take
off and landing of aircraft and for the movement of an aircraft associated with
take off and landing. All of the runway, helipads, and most taxiways at YVR are
controlled surfaces.
Movement Area Answer - All controlled and uncontrolled areas of the
Aerodrome provided for the movement of aircraft.
Over Height Vehicles Answer - 2.0 m (6.5 ft) or higher
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